Muscat: A student delegation from The Sultan’s School recently took part in a conference in Beirut alongside other Unesco-associated schools as part of the United Nations’ commitment to contribute to peace and security through international collaboration in education, science and culture.
The focus of the conference, organised by the Lebanese National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, was to build cultural bridges and create the conditions for dialogue among nations.
Delegates from the Arab and European world were invited to take part in the conference, including students from Denmark, France, Lebanon, Jordan and Germany.
“This conference emphasises the importance of bridging cultural gaps and the promotion of inter-faith and inter-cultural dialogue to foster a positive understanding and appreciation of diversity,” said Amna Al Balushi, National Coordinator of Culture and Sciences at the Ministry of Education.
“Our participation is part of our commitment to promote the values of tolerance and acceptance. These principles must be instilled in our younger generation so hopes remain high for a peaceful co-existence of nations now and in the future,” said Graeme Garrett, principal of The Sultan’s School.
The Sultan’s School representatives held an exhibition to introduce the other delegates toe Omani culture. Local handicraf and small tokens of appreciation were given as souvenirs to participants.
